South Korea

South Korea's No. 1 national treasure reopens after five years

South Korea's No. 1 national treasure reopens after five years

Seoul's 600-year-old Great Southern Gate burned to the ground in an arson attack. A $23 million makeover has brought it back to life
Psy named South Korea tourism ambassador

Psy named South Korea tourism ambassador

He made the district of Gangnam the hottest keyword last year. Can he do the same for the rest of the country?
Asia's top 9 local liquors

Asia's top 9 local liquors

Baijiu, Sangsom and everything in between. Because trying the local liquor is the best way to get to know a destination
Don't be afraid, Seoul's message to tourists

Don't be afraid, Seoul's message to tourists

Despite bluster from North Korea, it's life as normal down south
Forget the North, it's cherry blossom season in South Korea

Forget the North, it's cherry blossom season in South Korea

In South Korea, despite war rhetoric from Pyongyang, locals and visitors flock to a swath of pink
Crew change: Asiana flight attendants win fight against 'skirts-only' rule

Crew change: Asiana flight attendants win fight against 'skirts-only' rule

Skirts-only uniform ruled discriminatory by South Korean human rights commission
Complete Korean cosmetics shopping guide

Complete Korean cosmetics shopping guide

The most coveted souvenirs from the land obsessed with snail guts, vibrating foundation ... and beauty
Is this the world's most awesome taxi?

Is this the world's most awesome taxi?

Korean "garden taxi" has massage seats, karaoke machine, running fountain and big plans to take over Seoul
Makeup lessons for men: Korean Air's latest training day

Makeup lessons for men: Korean Air's latest training day

Korean Air male ground staff learn which BB cream makes you a better "service man"
Asia's 10 greatest street food cities

Asia's 10 greatest street food cities

Penang, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, more -- the best street dishes from the best foodie cities

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